After 15 years in prison for sexual crimes against minors, the most notorious pedophile in Vilnius, Vadimas Kaluginas, has been arrested again on new charges that shortly after being released from prison he used sexual violence against children once more. (translated)
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda strongly criticizes the Church for the pedophilia scandal, stating that it should be interested in transparency and restoring trust, as recent allegations against a priest for sexual crimes against minors cast a shadow over both the state and the Church. (translated)
Father Tadas Švedavičius, accused of pedophilia and having 34 criminal episodes, is still walking free while awaiting a court session, and people's outrage is caused by the decision not to apply detention, even though the asset seizure has been extended to ensure compensation for the victims. (translated)
Almost 30 members of the Lithuanian parliament propose to establish a public registry that would publish the names of sexual offenders against children for five years, in order to ensure the protection of children and disclose the data of convicted individuals, except for information that would allow the identification of the victims. (translated)
The Archbishop of Vilnius, Gintaras Grušas, announced that he was contacted by one of the victims in the sexual crimes case against priest Tadas Švedavičius, who is accused of pedophilia and other crimes, and the case is currently being examined in the Vilnius District Court. (translated)
The Liberals have a clear message: LAS must be changed so that pedophiles in schools can be kicked out. It is not a human right to work in schools, but children are required to attend school in Sweden. It is our damn duty to do everything we can for the safety of children. (translated)
Stuu usłyszał w warszawskiej prokuraturze zarzuty pedofilii i rozpijania nieletnich. "Podejrzany Stuart K.-B., znany jako Stuu, usłyszał zarzuty, nie przyznał się do popełnienia zarzucanych mu czynów i odmówił składania wyjaśnień" https://t.co/IcMKZ07B5D #Stuu #pedofilia #Warszawa
Tadas Švedavičius, a priest accused of sexual crimes, is requesting to be released from the priesthood, and the Archbishop of Vilnius, Gintaras Grušas, has confirmed that this case will continue to be reviewed by the Vatican to decide on further proceedings. (translated)
YouTuber Stuu, suspected of drinking with minors and sexual offenses against minors, did not plead guilty during questioning at the Warsaw detention center, and the prosecutor's office plans further judicial-psychiatric examinations in connection with the broad proceedings regarding the Pandora Gate scandal. (translated)
A mother, suspicious of the behavior of a sixty-year-old man in a campsite in Roseto, notified the police, leading to the man's denunciation for possession of child pornography after discovering he was photographing children, despite the fact that he already had previous similar offenses. (translated)
Attorney Kunigo R. Peciunas stated that his client feels very unsafe following statements regarding his alleged involvement in pedophilia in a church environment. (translated)
After a week of silence in the pedophilia scandal, priest Ryšardas Peciunas, accused of possessing child pornography, claims that the images found on his computer were allegedly sent to him by the children's parents, and he firmly denies any wrongdoing, although the General Prosecutor's Office has already submitted the case to the court for sexual offenses against minors. (translated)
In the context of the priests' pedophilia scandal, where the most serious accusations are against priest Tadas Švedavičius for 34 crimes, there is a discussion about President Gitanas Nausėda's silence and the systematic lack of accountability of the church hierarchy, despite public emotions and broad public discussions. (translated)
After the pedophilia scandal involving priests in Lithuania, President Gitanas Nausėda stated that the Church and the state must actively collaborate in prevention and investigations, noting that the actions of priests are considered crimes against humanity and require not only prayers but also concrete actions. (translated)
Ilma Skuodienė, the director of the State Child Rights Protection and Adoption Service, states that in the criminal case where a priest is accused of sexual crimes against minors, the victims are already adults, and the case consists of 34 crime episodes committed over 23 years. (translated)
M. Sinkevičius held a discussion about the return to the registry of sex offenders against children, emphasizing the need to ensure children's safety and encouraging ministries to strengthen prevention and information about inappropriate behavior. (translated)
A priest of the Vilnius Archdiocese, accused of 34 sexual offenses against minors over 23 years, is linked to a case in which 11 adult victims have been recognized, and the General Prosecutor's Office claims that this case reveals serious issues of public perception and image related to priest pedophilia. (translated)
The head of the Ministry of Social Security and Labour, I. Ruginienė, spoke about priests who have faced serious accusations of sexual offenses against minors, emphasizing the need for transparency and a principled approach within the Church so that the community can return to a safe environment, as even one such case is too many. (translated)
Jakub Sewerynik discusses the legal problems associated with the establishment of the Commission for the protection of minors in the Church in Poland, emphasizing that bishops, preoccupied with legal turmoil, have lost sight of the fundamental values of justice and reconciliation. (translated)
In Vilnius, A. Toliatas comments on the pedophilia scandal involving priests that has shocked Lithuania, noting both spiritual and social issues, and expresses hope that the affected individuals will receive the necessary help and that the responsible institutions will take action to prevent such crimes from happening again. (translated)
